When using the subway system in London, you’ll hear a very British expression when the train pulls up: “Mind the gap.” I find this expression a pleasant way of warning passengers to be careful of the gap between the deck and the train. … Read More »
A long held career axiom states, “As long as you have the right job skills, you will always be able to get a job.” In today’s crowded and competitive job market this is still true, but under going a significant … Read More »
A recent article discussed Millennials’ desire for leaders who offer more coaching, mentoring and personal development versus a boss who tells them what to do. Of course as a coach and mentor, I love this, but it also makes great business … Read More »
Observing leadership in organizations for many years has revealed a very common outcry by employees, “ My boss is a micromanager.” And yet, there are few leaders who would admit to being one. Both experiences are valid because this issue … Read More »
We can only be as effective as the feedback we receive from others, especially our leaders/managers. Of course, we give ourselves constant feedback usually in the negative form. Everyone struggles with doubt, uncertainty, and fear when it comes to our … Read More »
How you measure success speaks volumes about your character and is a major indicator of how you will treat others. If your motto is, “the one with the most possessions wins,” then you will spend your life working to accumulate … Read More »
Details, details, more details. Seems life has added, even multiplied, details for us to keep up with. Our high cost tech equipment serves us to keep in touch with all of the details. We now have 3 or more devices … Read More »
Today, Easter brings a message of good news that for me is irresistible and transforming. In fact, I connect to this message daily. It is the “secret sauce” for my life, work, and leadership. The story of the empty tomb … Read More »
“How can I be sure if this is the right decision?” was an all-important question from a leader I had the honor to mentor and coach. In fact, the decision he was questioning was a life changing decision. Uncertainty left him … Read More »
We crave certainty. We live with the assumption of certainty every day; for there to be internet and Wi-Fi so we stay connected, for stores to be open at all hours and stocked with the merchandize we want, and for our … Read More »